A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7237586 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 60796786 epoch_slot_no: 143986 block_no: 7237409 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 71943 time: 2022-05-12 13:44:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0b0a764aff939a6a449e871a317958d409ab57df00d5852c0aa7cf26b8e2afbBlock Operator
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